Society Awards

TSS Hall of Fame

The Thermal Spray Hall of Fame, established in 1993 by the Thermal Spray Society of ASM International, is a means of recognizing and honoring outstanding leaders who have made significant contributions to the science, technology, practice, education, management and advancement of Thermal Spraying. The Thermal Spray Hall of Fame is a bond between our industry’s past and its future.

Nomination deadline is September 30.

TSS Hall of Fame RulesNomination Link RequestList of Past Hall of Fame Recipients

TSS President’s Award for Meritorious Service

The TSS President’s Award for Meritorious Service recognizes exceptional service to the Thermal Spray Society and the thermal spray community. Nominees should be members of TSS with at least 10 years of service.

Nomination deadline by September 30 of the year prior to that in which the award is to be given.

TSS President’s Award for Meritorious Service RulesNomination Link Request

Award Recipient

Year

Awarded By

Jiří Matějíček
2026
Andrew Ang
Filofteia-Laura Toma
2025
Andrew Ang
Robert A. Miller
2024
Rogerio S. Lima
Fardad Azarmi
2023
Rogerio S. Lima
Rogerio S. Lima
2022
William J. Lenling
André McDonald
2021
William J. Lenling
Doug C. Puerta
2020
André McDonald
Armelle Vardelle
2020
André McDonald
No Award
2019
André McDonald
Raymond J. Sinatra
2018
Doug Puerta
Christian Moreau
2017
Doug Puerta
Jeganathan Karthikeyan
2016
Christian Moreau
Mitchell R. Dorfman
2015
Christian Moreau
Charles M. Kay
2014
Luc Pouliot
Joachim Heberlein
2013
Luc Pouliot
Robert C. Tucker
2012
Charles M. Kay
Luc Pouliot
2011
Charles M. Kay
Basil Marple
2010
Mitchell R. Dorfman
Rick Knight
2009
Mitchell R. Dorfman
No Award
2008
Peter Hanneforth
No Award
2007
Peter Hanneforth
No Award
2006
Richard Knight
No Award
2005
Christopher C. Berndt
No Award
2004
Christopher C. Berndt
Kendall Hollis
2003
Christopher C. Berndt
Stanley Dapkunas & Daryl Crawmer
2002
Albert Kay
Elliott R. Sampson
2001
Albert Kay
Frank Hermanek
2000
Paul Kammer
Paul A. Kammer
1998
Robert Tucker, Jr.
No Award
1997
Robert Tucker, Jr.
Christopher C. Berndt
1996
Ron Smith

Journal of Thermal Spray Technology Best Paper Award

The Journal of Thermal Spray Technology (JTST) Best Paper Award is chosen annually for a specific volume of the journal by an international committee of expert judges. The winning authors are presented with a plaque at the International Thermal Spray Conference & Exposition. Authors of the second place paper are presented with an Honorable Mention certificate. When a review paper warrants citation, an outstanding Review Paper Citation certificate is presented to the authors of that paper.

The Editorial Committee believes it is important to evaluate the quality of engineering and scientific contributions published in JTST and to provide recognition of excellent work and its publication. Each paper is reviewed and evaluated on its merits for scientific and engineering content, originality, and presentation style.

Hall of Fame Award Travel Grant Program

ASM-TSS recognizes the contribution of its pioneers and champion that have made significant contribution to the field of thermal spray technology. Each year we celebrate between 1-3 Hall of Fame nominees. Consider supporting the travel cost of successful HoF inductees who wish to attend the award ceremony, typically held during ITSC. The intention of this program is to support those inductees who have restricted funding opportunities, the HoF travel grant does not substitute any company support. Any funds not used in a given year will be directed to support student and emerging professional activities.